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There are many perceptions within the valuation profession as to what the role of the AMC is. Chief appraiser William Waltenbaugh, of AXIS Appraisal Management Services, talked about AMC best practices at the Appraisal Summit and Expo in Las Vegas. Read on to hear what he said.

It’s been said that location is key when it comes to buying a house. Market location is just as critical when it comes to seeking opinions on the role of the appraiser. CoreLogic Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Chief Appraiser Jordan Petkovski talked with Valuation Review about how different markets affect an appraiser’s view of the industry. Read on to hear what he told us.

Maryland appraiser Jody Rae Sherman of JraeCo. Inc. has expressed concerns about the ethics of licensure and the perceived notion that there is a shortage of appraisers hurting the profession. Sherman contacted Valuation Review to share her thoughts on these topics. Read on to hear what she had to say.

There are many decisions to make when working with reviewers and review appraisers. HomeStreet Bank Regional Appraisal Manager John Watkins offered Valuation Review some important information and steps to take when going through the process. Read on to find out what he told us.

The idea of taking an easier path when hiring appraisers, along with appraisal commoditization, are two of many topics hurting the valuation profession. Valuation Review reached out to Appraisal Institute President Scott Robinson for his thoughts on these matters and other challenges continuing to face the appraiser today. Read on to hear what he had to say.

William H. Frazier testified on behalf of the American Society of Appraisers at a hearing hosted by the Internal Revenue Service regarding the IRS’ proposed Section 2704 regulations. Read on to learn more about what was said at this hearing.

With the shortage of qualified appraisers a priority issue for bankers, particularly those in rural markets, the American Bankers Association issued a letter to the federal banking regulators urging them to take action to mitigate this ongoing challenge and others. Read on for more details as to the contents of this letter.

After acquiring the Dallas and Houston affiliates of Integra Realty Resources (IRR) earlier this year, Jones Lang LaSalle has added a third acquisition to bolster the valuation industry in the Midwest. Read on to learn the location of this third office.

The Appraisal Institute is offering a course to help appraisers work through all seven steps of the appraisal review process and apply them within a simulated, real-to-life assignment. Read on to learn more about this course.

The Appraisal Standards Board will hold a public meeting to discuss specifics regarding its Third Exposure Draft of proposed changes for the 2018-19 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Read on to learn more information about this meeting and how appraisers can make their voice heard.

New Orleans’ city government has improved the way it handles insurance on its buildings, but still is falling short of several changes sought by the city Inspector General’s Office. Read on to learn more.

InHouseUSA has responded to what lenders have been asking for and what all appraisal management companies look to achieve regarding reduced turn times. Valuation Review spoke with InHouseUSA Chief Appraiser Al Yeargin for his insight on the company’s pilot program. Read on to learn what he told us about the promising results they are presenting to appraisers.

Valuation Review conducted an executive roundtable featuring chief appraisers and mortgage company executives. In Part II of this feature, the executives discussed the benefits of standards in the appraisal industry. Read on for more details.

The U.S. government improperly withheld documents from investors who were suing the government over its decision in 2012 to seize all of the profits of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a federal judge has ruled. Read on to learn more details about this case.

A mixed-use property attached to a city school district building in Ohio has commercial use on one floor and apartments on another. Read on to find out how the district got an independent appraiser of the unit.

The Jacksonville City Council in Florida approved legislation to transfer three parcels of surplus property to Kairos International Development Inc. for affordable housing sites. Read on to learn more.

A new guideline being considered by the Value Adjustment Board is drawing criticism, a report says. But legal authorities are siding with property appraisers’ interpretation of the guideline covering mass appraisal techniques. Read on to learn more.

Valuation Review reached out to California-based Apple Appraisal, Inc. CEO Anthony Blackburn and Chase Appraisal Service Residential Real Estate Appraiser Kris Chase for insight on where the industry is going and are appraisers properly armed for a career in valuation. Read on to find out what they had to say.

Supply shortages throughout the country led to slightly faster home price appreciation during the third quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors. Read on to learn more from this report.

Ten-X released its Top Single-Family Housing Markets Report for winter, which ranks the nation's 50 largest housing markets according to current and forecasted housing fundamentals. Read on to learn more from this report.

BBG announced the appointment of a new managing director of the firm’s Denver office. Valuation Review reached out to him for information about his new position and what issues he sees are facing commercial appraisers.

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